Restoring Old South Meeting House Brings Crowds Attention
Workmen perched on a staging scrape paint from the brick tower and steeple of the Old South Meeting House. They aim to return walls to Revolutionary color, similar to the Old State House, with weeks of work ahead. Crowds line Washing Street watching the restoration progress. Ivy will be allowed to regrow on the walls after completion.
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Old South Meeting House
Washington Street
Old Church
State House
Poslam Heals and Cleanses Ailing Skin
An advertisement touts Poslam as an effective treatment for eczema acne herpes rash pimples and itchy scalps with rapid results. Poslam Soap is promoted for daily use to soothe tender skin and purify the scalp, with free samples available from Emergency Laboratories New York.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
McDevitt Case Leaves Senate Seat Vacant Question
At the state capitol a push to declare Senator John J. McDevitt of Quincy vacant grows. The rules committee found bribery claims unsupported. Democratic senators largely oppose expulsion, leaving the fate of the seat unsettled.
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John J. McDevitt
Quincy
McDevitt
State House
Committee On Rules
Senate
Senate censure call follows McDevitt accusations
A rules committee report concludes Senator McDevitt made unfounded and vague public charges. Buckley is fully exonerated after investigators found McDevitt's claims without factual basis and the matter pauses without further action.
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Buckley
McDevitt
Rules Committee
State House
Senator McDevitt
Mayor Fitzgerald Linked to Island Cocaine Smuggling Probe
Testimony before the public service committee alleged Mayor Fitzgerald hired detectives to probe cocaine smuggling on Deer Island. The bill to extend civil service for Deer Island workers was discussed as Nichols of the Civil Service Association praised rules. Nichols cited threeDismissals for smuggling and named the department as detective hirer.
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Fitzgerald
Deer Island
Committee On Public Service
Marion C. Nichols
The
Civil Service Association
Civil Service
Sullivan
Fire Drives Out Tenants in Five Story Tenement
A night blaze in the five story brick tenement at 54 Myrtle Street forced three families to flee in night clothes. The fire started in Morris Levine’s tailor shop, spread via an air shaft, and caused about 1000 dollars in damage. Patrolman Manginini sounded the alarm and, joined by Cronin Cuneo and Davis, rescued all residents. First floor owner Morris Levine and family. other tenants Abraham Brest and Tgaac Shuman.
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Myrtle Street
Morris Levine
Manginini
Cronin
Cuneo
Davis
Abraham Brest
Tgaac Shuman
Boston man named musical director for Panama Pacific Exposition
George W. Stewart, a Bostonian, was chosen as musical director of the Panama Pacific Exposition. For ten years he gained wide recognition with the Boston Festival Orchestra and Stewart's Boston Band. His prior work at the St Louis Exposition adds to his qualifications.
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San Francisco
Cal
George W. Stewart
Boston Festival Orchestra
Stewart
Boston Band
St. Louis Exposition
Langtry Addresses Coal Club Banquet in Religious Talk
Former Secretary of State Albert P. Langtry told Ko Koal Club members at Young's banquet that women now fill churches while men need religion, and urged steadier home religious practice. Channing H. Cox criticized agitators seeking broad legislation on coal, pensions, and price fixing. Speakers included Spencer T. Williams and A. E. Bliss with W. A. Clarke of the Retail Coal Dealers Association.
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Albert P. Langtry
Young's
Channing H. Cox
House Judiciary Committee
Spencer T. Williams
A. E. Bliss
W. A. Clarke
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Darrow Case Evidence Ends in Bribery Trial
In Los Angeles on March 4 the Darrow trial for alleged jury bribery opened closing arguments. Special prosecutor Gray labeled Clarence S. Darrow as "the greatest power for evil in the United States today" as the defense and prosecution prepare eight hours of final remarks.
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Los Angeles
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
McNamaras
Wheaton A. Gray
Darrow
Ford
Gray
United States
Italian Man Smashes Dishes After Wilson Inauguration
In Gloucester on March 4 Bartol Genawesee an Italian ex prisoner serving time for burglary attacked his first wife with flying dishes at their Plumcourt East Gloucester home after hearing President Wilson's inauguration announced. Police arrested him deeming him insane and will examine his mental condition.
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Wilson
Bartol Genawesee
Plumcourt
East Gloucester
James Tracy Charged With Aggressive Assault on Mother
James Tracy was arrested in East Fairfield Vermont on a charge of aggravated assault upon his mother Mrs Elie Tracy who was found in serious condition at their home Wednesday authorities said the incident occurred March 4 and the victim is identified asMrs Tracy was treated after the alleged assault and Tracy faces legal proceedings.
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East Fairfield
James Tracy
Elie Tracy
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Ad
A drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT can cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back refund if not. The 50 cent ointment is advertised as effective.
Dorr May Testify in Russell Case as Witness
William A. Dorr of Stockton California, convicted of murder, may be brought to Suffolk Superior Court as a witness in the Russell identity case. Fresno Dan testified he believed he knew Dorr in Stockton and had seen him in California.
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William A. Dorr
Stockton
Cat
George E. Marsh
Suffolk Superior Court
Russell
Fresno Dan
Res
Danial Blake Russell
William H. Charton
Doerr
Sharton
Dorr
Fresno
California
Pirates of Penzance charm Pen zance audience at Majestic
Review notes the Pirates of Penzance performed by the Gilbert and Sullivan Festival Company at the Majestic Theatre with strong singing by Eugene Cowles and DeWolf Hopper in a lively pirate comedy. Casts include Blanche Duffield George MacFarlane Arthur Aldridge Kate Condon and a capable chorus as the season offers H M S Pinafore Patience and Mikado next. A new operetta The Man With Three Wives is announced for Monday with seat sales opening tomorrow.
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England
Penzance
W. 5S
Gilbert
Gilbert and Sullivan Festival Company
Eugene Cowles
DeWolf Hopper
Edward
George MacFarlane
Blanche Duffield
Arthur Aldridge
Frederick
Kate Condon
Ruth
Patience
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